CVE-2013-4677 Misconfiguration in n/a
Local attackers can read or modify backup files due to weak permissions, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-4677?
CVE-2013-4677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Read and Everyone: Change) for backup data files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify the outcome of a restore via direct access to these files.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4677?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Backup Exec.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4677?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4677 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-4677 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4677 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rgr3-h79f-87m5.